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A Political Obituary for Donald Trump The effects of his reign will linger. But democracy survived. By George Packer JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 ATLANTIC  To assess the legacy of Donald Trump’s presidency, start by quantifying it. Since last February, more than a quarter of … Continue reading →

THE TERRIFYING WARNING LURKING IN THE EARTH’S ANCIENT ROCK RECORD Our climate models could be missing something big. By Peter Brannen MARCH 2021 ISSUE Atlantic  We live on a wild planet, a wobbly, erupting, ocean-sloshed orb that careens around a giant thermonuclear explosion … Continue reading →

While not yet authorized, small trials suggest some booster combinations are not only safe, they may yield better protection. OCTOBER 15, 2021 Natinional Geographic Can someone get their initial COVID-19 vaccine from one manufacturer and then get a booster from … Continue reading →

The book Neurotribes – The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman has formed the backbone of this history. He starts with Henry Cavendish and continues through to about 2015, giving an excellent chronicle of the … Continue reading →

THE ADVENTURE OF DISCOVERING MY BRAIN  Most people don’t like me. However, I like people like me, knowledgeable people who use common sense and logic. Despite being highly successful at virtually anything I put my mind to, I have been … Continue reading →

Cyprus – Southern (Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Agia Napa) October 12-24, 2021 Day 1 I flew from Santorini via Athens on Aegean Airlines (online check-in mandatory + need to have filled out the Cyprus Flight Pass to board the plane, … Continue reading →

Cyprus – Northern (Kyrenia, Famagusta) Oct 13-15, 2021 Crossing the Cyprus-Northern Cyprus border was the usual Turkish nightmare. First stop and they scan your passport and check your vaccination status. Then stop at a second kiosk. If you have been … Continue reading →

FAMOUS ASPERGER’S PEOPLE IN HISTORY OTHER FAMOUS PEOPLE THOUGHT TO HAVE ASPERGER’S SPECULATED TO HAVE ASPERGER’S CONTEMPORARY PEOPLE  Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk —what unites these exceptional individuals? It is widely accepted that … Continue reading →

ANNOYANCES and UNDERSTANDINGS. Asperger thinking at its best! GENERAL Evidence-based thinking. Because I personally believe in evidence-based science, many things annoy me or cause me to question the logic. If it is not evidence-based, then I use a heavy dose … Continue reading →

GREECE – Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Milos)  Oct 8-12, 2021 CYCLADES The Cyclades lie at the heart of the Aegean and are so named because they form a kyklos (circle) around the island of Delos, the most important ancient site in … Continue reading →